(11/9/2013) Saturday’s study of Teachings of Christ is on Defilement is posted for everyone at Christian Kids of Kingman on Facebook, and my Facebook Home Page. Click either “Continue Reading / See More” to read it. READ the BIBLE in one year chronologically. TODAY: Ezek. 32-34 NKJV (Defilement) Matt. 5:11, 18, 19 Matt 5:11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Matt 5:18 “For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. Matt 5:19 “Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches [them,] he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. (Noah Webster’s Dictionary, 1828) “DEFILEMENT, n. 1. The act of defiling, or state of being defiled; foulness; dirtiness; uncleanness. 2. Corruption of morals, principles or character; impurity; pollution by sin. The chaste cannot rake into such filth without danger of defilement.” (The MacArthur Bible Commentary © 2005 by John MacArthur, pg. 1640-41) Matthew “5:18 till heaven and earth pass away . . . till all is fulfilled. Here Christ emphasizes both the inspiration and the enduring authority of all Scripture. He specifically affirms the utter inerrancy and absolute authority of the OT as the Word of God—down to the least jot and tittle. Again (see note on v. 17 ), we should not think that the NT supplants or completely abrogates the OT but instead fulfills and explicates it. For example, all the ceremonial requirements of the Mosaic Law are fulfilled in Christ and are no longer to be observed by Christians (Col. 2:16, 17). Yet not one jot or tittle is thereby erased; the underlying truths of those Scriptures remain—and, in fact, the mysteries behind them are now revealed in the brighter light of the gospel. These—from the smallest letter to the deepest mystery—have not passed from the law, Jesus teaches. one jot or one tittle. A “jot” refers to the smallest Hebrew letter, the yohd, which is a meager stroke of the pen, like an accent mark or an apostrophe. The “tittle” is a tiny extension on a Hebrew letter, like the serif in modern typefaces. 5:19 shall be called least . . . shall be called great. The consequence of practicing or teaching disobedience to any of God’s Word is to be called least in the kingdom of heaven (see note on James 2:10 ). Determining rank in the kingdom of heaven is entirely God’s prerogative (Matt. 20:23); Jesus declares that He will hold in lowest esteem those who hold His Word in lowest esteem. There is no impunity for believers who disobey, discredit, or belittle God’s law (see note on 2 Cor. 5:10 ). That Jesus does not refer to loss of salvation is clear from the fact that, though offenders will be called “least,” they will still be in the kingdom of heaven. The positive result is that whoever keeps and teaches God’s Word shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Here Jesus mentions the two aspects of doing and teaching. Kingdom citizens are to uphold every part of God’s law, both in their living and in their teaching.” If you would like to start developing a relationship with Jesus Christ click the Manzanita Baptist Church’s Web Page link bellow. manzanitabaptist.org/ John 3:16 Num. 6:24-26 It is important for the readers to note that the amount of information on Teachings of Christ is extensive and varied. Please note that the verses are quoted either from KJV, NKJV, ASB, or NASB and then quotes from Gods pastors and writers are used. I will go in alphabetical order for the lessons within the gospels
Posted on: Sat, 09 Nov 2013 16:49:45 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015